Vegan
Delivery
Take-out
European
Eatery serving lunch, afternoon tea, and snacks daily plus dinner. Kitchen reported to be dairy free. Companion animal friendly. Reported fully vegan May 2024. Open Mon-Sat 08:30-21:00, Sun 09:30-16:00.
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136 Marylebone Rd, North West London, England, NW1 5PH
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Last update on 19 Jun 2024 by CristyPC
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Added by ·X· on 19 Sep 2023
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65 Reviews
First Review by ·X·
CLRtraveller
Points +9230
All vegan - Edit
First visit, I chose the Sri Lankan curry bowl. Very tasty, served with rice and shredded carrot. The sticky ginger cake is more dense than the dessert I’m used to. I want to try the breakfast burrito. The breakfast/brunch menu goes till 2 pm. There’s a lunch deal, where you get a smaller portion of the mains for under 10 pounds. Lots of seating upstairs, besides the tables on the ground floor. I'll try to eat here again soon.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-10
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Monosicos
Points +188
Great space&food - Edit
I think they sell themselves short going by Veg Box Cafe. People may not be aware about a lovely space upstairs which is a proper restaurant. The menu is also a full restaurant menu. The difference you see at places that understand plant-based eating.. Dishes are well balanced and absolutely delicious.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-07-09
Pros: Food well balanced , Ambience , Wine
Cons: Staff were not attentive
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juliabshmn
Points +246
came for breakfast - Edit
Coming into this place right when we landed in London, it was a beautiful vibe. We sat down in the upstairs area with gorgeous interior decoration and waited for our food. The plates ‘veggies sunrise’ and ‘frittata’ looked stunning when they arrived but the flavors weren’t equally as stunning. Don’t get me wrong, I did enjoy my food but I’m also okay with lots of pepper (on the mushrooms) and spice (the beans were a lil spicy) and I can see how that could be off putting to some taste buds since it’s not advertised. I love me some spice but I think restaurants should be wary of the fact that there’s people whose bodies are quite sensitive to that, so it shouldn’t be assumed that even mild levels of spice are okay. The aioli was great, I liked the sausage and the frittata although not too flavorful; the tofu scramble was very average and the potato fritters were sooo dry and also cold. You gotta fry that again or just freshly when ordered.
Read moreAll in all - there’s some from for improvement but I also enjoyed it, so I would come back to try other dishes since it’s so highly reviewed.
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Huraiquire
Points +9676
Lovely staff - Edit
The place is gorgeous and the staff is really friendly, but the food was really underwhelming to put it nicely. Between the frittata and the veggie sunrise breakfast, I preferred the veggie sunrise. Both plates were beautiful, but the mushrooms had so much black pepper it made me cough and the hash brown triangle was not at all crispy or delicious. Some things lacked salt while others were over seasoned and not in a balanced way. The staff took the sourdough bread off my meal without consulting with me first because they were afraid of an allergen, but after I approved it several times, they continued to ‘verify’ in a way that went from what at first I took as really cautious and great customer care to now overdoing it and not communicating with each other or lack of trust. I did get the bread in the end, but the food was cold by then.
Read moreOverall, I like the place and the concept. There is still room for improvement though 😌🫶🏽🫘🥦
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bigasparagus
Points +418
I LOVE VEGBOX!!!! - Edit
WOW!!!!! Food was SOOOO good!!! I love the selection they have😄and the staff are so friendly as well! Very nice space too!!!
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Zasquia
Points +268
Super tasty food and friendly staff - Edit
Lovely food and staff. Plenty of gluten-free options. Nice calm atmosphere upstairs. Would come here all the time if I lived in London!
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VeganSquirrel
Points +318
Amazing breakfast - Edit
Absolutely lovely place for vegan breakfast in central London. The upstairs is beautiful, very comfy to sit and chat. Great and diverse choices as well. The staff was super friendly - we had to exceptionally wait a while for our food (which they told us in advance) but we got free drinks during the wait!
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EmanueleMaggio
Points +40
Great place - Edit
Flavourful food. We had 2 breakfasts, frittata and a sort of full English vegan twist and we thoroughly enjoyed.
Read moreCoffee is good also
Pros: Good service , Good food
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angela_bonilla_
Points +149
un 10/10 ✨🌱 - Edit
Ofrece comida saludable y nutritiva, el lugar es precioso, vine a trabajar aqui en la tarde y amé el ambiente, la atencion 10/10, súper bien de precio (teniendo en cuenta que Londres vivir es muy caro).
Read morePros: Calidad de la comida, precio, ambiente
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littlewelshveggie
Points +56
Great food, friendly staff, my new fave! - Edit
I'm so glad we found this place. Staff are very friendly, and there's a gorgeous space upstairs to sit and eat. Food is wholesome and tasty. If I lived in London, I'd be a regular. Please bring a branch to Cardiff!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-27
Pros: Lovely spacious upstairs seating area, Friendly staff , Tasty and varied options
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JoppeA
Points +28
Very tasty food - Edit
We had brunch here for takeaway. The food was delicious and the ingredients were wholesome. Friendly staff who took our bags while we went for a short stroll around.
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yuliat
Points +24
The BEST vegan cafe! - Edit
If it was possible to give it 10 starts, I would! The food is so tasty, portions are good size, the deco and vibe is amazing and it's all vegan! We ate here as a family, really delish, wholesome food, will come back over and over again. Totally recommend, you will love it! 🌟 It's one of the best cafes we have been to!!!
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laura_e_vegan
Points +1705
Amazing - Edit
Really great, healthy food, honest prices, helpful staff. Can’t wait to be back.
Read moreOh, and the cafe is now 100% vegan, huzzah!
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-10
·X·
Did you confirm if they are still offering dairy milk for coffee? If so, I’m sure the editors will update this to a vegan listing. 💚
Read morelaura_e_vegan
When I asked what milks they offered, dairy milk wasn’t an option. I’ve alerted Happy Cow and they’ve updated the listing!
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CristyPC
Points +240
Delicious vegan breakfast - Edit
I had a GF chickpea flour frittata with spinach, mushrooms, tomato, beans & scrambled tofu. It was excellent and sooo filling.
Read moreMy 17yo had pancakes with fruit & syrup and really enjoyed them.
Our coffees were good too.
(They don’t have dairy for drinks btw so 100% plant based).
Pros: Delicious all vegan food , Good GF options, Fresh
Cons: The downstairs is a bit loud. , Staff yelling instructions at other staff
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Aurele_
Points +134
A gem in central London! - Edit
Fabulous location for this lovely cafe. There’s a big sitting area upstairs with a lovely view.
Read moreThe menu is filled with healthy options and reasonably priced.
What we had was delicious (scrumptious sharing option for 2 and cheese cake). We really enjoyed the pickles and fritters.
Pros: All the menu was vegan , Lots of choice, Great location
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Ane_vegan
Points +160
Tasty food, great location - Edit
Restaurant is conveniently located just near Baker Street station which works perfectly for me when meeting friends. Food was fresh and very tasty, based on fresh ingredients rather then processed supplements, I really liked that! Their collection of fermented products is remarkable. Staff is very friendly and welcoming. Definitely a place to go.:)
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Forester
Points +16
Friendly staff and tasty food near Marylebone station - Edit
In urgent need of some good food and a solid wifi connection waiting for a train at Marylebone Station, I discovered this recently opened plant-based cafe a couple of blocks away.
Read moreOn my arrival, all of the staff were friendly, attentive, and helpful. The decor and overall ambiance of the cafe was clean, calming, and modern.
Almost everything on the menu was home made, and the prices were reasonable for central London. I ordered the smoked beans on sourdough toast, with breakfast sausages (not home made), and a matcha latte with oat milk. Everything was delicious and tastefully presented.
There are a daily selection of vegan cakes and desserts, so I took the opportunity to try the sticky ginger cake. I had to restrain myself from going back for a second slice.
The one criticism I have is that the Veg Box Cafe is not vegan, simply because they insist on keeping cow's milk on hand in case of curious malzoans wanting a coffee there. I spoke to the owner about it and, while I understand the logic of wanting to be open to all, it seems like a pointless own goal to undermine one's ethical credibility, just to pander to a presumably fractional proportion of potential customers. On that basis, I recommend the Veg Box Cafe, with reservations, to vegans who are looking for quality food and a pleasant location in the Marylebone area.
Pros: Very friendly staff, Tasty food, Clean and charming cafe
Cons: Cow's Milk option
TheVegBoxCafe
Thank you for your visit and wonderful feedback! Your comments mean the world to us, and we're dedicated to ensuring our customers experience nothing but positive vibes and delight in our food. We wanted to inform you that as of April 8th, we've made the exciting decision to remove dairy milk from our front-of-house options for coffees, transitioning to a 100% vegan place. We're thrilled to continue offering delicious plant-based food and appreciate your support on this journey!
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Jo Kay
Points +297
Yay a London branch - Edit
I went to the veg box cafe twice in a week and absolutely loved it. There’s a lot of choice on the menu so I found it hard to choose and actually just went with a buddah bowl both times as the salads were different on my second visit. My friend had the lasagne, with salad and potato wedges and loved it..and my mum went with the fritter (onion bhaji) which she really enjoyed. The decor is so pretty and the upstairs space is really big and bright with huge windows. The staff are all really lovely and friendly, and I can’t wait to go back.
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Hamm0
Points +16
Delicious gluten free vegan food from a passionate team - Edit
My friend and I came here for lunch. We are both vegan, and I'm gluten-free too. This place looked perfect for us. And it was! The staff gave us a fun and warm welcome. We were taken upstairs into this room with great decor and views of the London streets below. My friend had the full English and I had the veg box frittata. We both made a lot of appreciative noises whilst eating and were sad we couldn't eat it all. The coffee was as good as the guy said it was. The staff team seemed to enjoy their work and the atmosphere was comfy. Two very happy, very full customers.
Read morePros: Happy team, Gluten free and Vegan options, DELICIOUS!
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szazap
Points +35
Healthy vegan food with a great taste - Edit
By far the best vegan restaurant that we've tried so far in London! We really appreciated that the staff took their time to explain us more about the different dishes of the day and we were so satisfied with our choices: jacket potato with beans, the daal and the moussaka, everything served with a fresh and delicious selection of sides. A tasty and healthy choice for Vegans in London.
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MagaliEledhwen
Points +2344
Fully vegan restaurant - Edit
I strongly recommend this place. The menu is fully vegan (even though they offer dairy milk for beverages upon request).
Read moreThe food is delicious, the place has a great atmosphere, and the staff is friendly.
Edit: They are also listed on the Too good to go app and offer surprise bags for £4.
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-25
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vegansheep
Points +2790
Really nice! - Edit
None of the menu is marked vegan, but upon asking I was told it’s all vegan except for cows’ milk which is an option for coffee. The range is great - fairly healthy, large portions and a good variety of meals. I had a smoothie bowl and it was very large and very nice. Reasonably priced for the location too (£10). The only thing that was a little odd was that I was the only one there at 1pm on a Sunday!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-14
vegansheep
Edit: so so happy this place has gone vegan!!
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itzi
Points +4215
I want more cake! - Edit
Found this nice place to late, I didn’t have the time for try more, but I had a flat white and a raw carrot cake to go. The cake was like heaven and I need definitely more of it. The staff is very friendly. Next time I will be in London I will come back, that’s for sure!
Read morePros: All vegan, The carrot cake is a dream, Nice staff
Cons: Coffee is only halfway good
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HilB
Points +272
Fresh & fermented plant-based dishes - Edit
We really enjoyed our dinner at The Plant Box - we both chose fritters of the day with salads which was a tapas/bowl type dish with lots of different tastes and textures to try, and a choice of toppings (kimchi, pickled gherkins, aioli etc). They are clearly serious about fermented foods - I had home made kombucha which was delicious. And a gooey beetroot brownie for dessert! Right opposite Baker Street station, open til 9pm and - if you can grab the table - a great view from the huge window overlooking Marylebone Road!
Read morePros: Lots of choice, Unusual flavours to taste, Homemade kombucha
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IngaHübner
Points +20
Super fresh - Edit
Dropped in by accident - and we are more than happy!!! Super friendly, great variety, a fermentation station and everything super tasty!!!
Read moreHighly recommended ❣️
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srburrell
Points +23
Yummy vegan brunch in a lovely restaurant with fabulous staff - Edit
Went for brunch on 16/11/2023. A delightful new plant-based cafe in a great location near Baker Street and Marylebone stations. The staff were so friendly, kind and helpful - they went above and beyond for us. We both had the full vegan, and it was so tasty! Very filling with a really nice mixture of flavours. I don't usually like beans but their smokey beans were yummy! It's a really nice decor too - all new, fresh and with a lovely inviting atmosphere. Hoping to go back soon to try more of the menu! We also got a piece of ginger cake and millionaire's shortbread to takeaway and they were delish!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Great location and decor, Really friendly staff
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BrendaDeForest
Points +357
Breakfast - Edit
Full breakfast, lots of choices for take away or dine in. Nice window seats upstairs. Are in and service was fast and everything looked and tasted great.
Read morePros: Mostly vegan, Clean , Great food and service
TheVegBoxCafe
Thank you for your visit and wonderful feedback! Your comments mean the world to us, and we're dedicated to ensuring our customers experience nothing but positive vibes and delight in our food. We wanted to inform you that as of April 8th, we've made the exciting decision to remove dairy milk from our front-of-house options for coffees, transitioning to a 100% vegan place. We're thrilled to continue offering delicious plant-based food and appreciate your support on this journey!
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